Spring is here. Soon we will be out gathering those first shoots of spring. Rhubarb, arugula, herbs and asparagus, to name just a few.
Let’s take a closer look at asparagus. It is very easy to prepare and cooks quickly, a nice contrast to the tough skinned, long cooking winter roots.
Asparagus ...
Winter is a time we crave the comfort of sipping warm drinks.
It’s important to stay hydrated in the winter, as much as the warm weather months. Select beverages that have little added sugar, sodium or saturated fats but provide health enhancing ingredients.
Tea is a favorite of many, very simple to ...
The holidays are a special time of year.
Yes, this year will look a bit different than many of our traditional gatherings, but one thing that stays the same is the special food we share and enjoy.
Some of us like to stick with the traditional foods served each year. Others prefer ...
Fall is a wonderful time for squash.
Squash comes in many varieties: spaghetti squash, acorn squash, butternut squash and pumpkin. These varieties are referred to as winter squash because they are harvested in the fall and will keep well through the winter months.
When selecting squash look for a hard, tough rind ...
Apples, pumpkins, and mums, oh my! Check out this list of Farm Bureau members who are included in the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Farm Products Directory and sell local products.
Honey Hill OrchardKathy Bock & Family11783 Waterman Rd., Waterman815-264-3337www.honeyhillorchard.com
Apples, honey, raspberries, pumpkins, squash, Indian corn, apple cider, apple pies, cider donuts, ...
Mid-summer vegetables are plenty and very versatile.
Summer squash are tender and delicious enjoyed raw, grilled or baked. They are light and take on flavors well. Fresh herbs shine bright as they finish this very simple dish for summertime suppers.
Select squash that is small to medium in size; as they grow ...
Public health and food safety experts do not have any evidence to suggest that COVID-19 can be transmitted by food or food packaging.
The USDA provides this information pertaining to food safety during coronavirus:
Q: Can I become sick with coronavirus (COVID-19) from food?
A: We are not aware of any reports at ...
Spring is a time of hope as nature emerges from its long winters rest.
Now more than ever this symbol of hope is welcomed to all of us.
Get out in your yard or garden and look for the beautiful first sprouts, buds showing themselves off ready to offer us nutrition to ...
Bone broth is an economical and delicious way to add nutrition to your everyday meals.
Stocks and broths are definitions used interchangeable in the home kitchen. Commercially they are very different. Stocks are not seasoned – they are meant to be neutral in flavor. Broths are seasoned so they taste good ...
As we wrap up the year welcoming in the holidays, the kitchen is a perfect workshop to create gifts from your hands and heart.
As a former loyal 4-H member I loved the symbols of Head, Heart, Hands, Health. It was a great influence on my culinary career and has stayed ...
